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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 141.60 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 141.60 and 90.90 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 141.60 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/141.60 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 141.60 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 12,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871.44/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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